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The News Network Africa > Blog > News > Kenyan Cardinal to Miss Papal Vote Due to Ill Health: A Rare Absence.
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Kenyan Cardinal to Miss Papal Vote Due to Ill Health: A Rare Absence.

Eric Mafundo
Last updated: 7 May 2025 21:28
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Nairobi, Kenya – Cardinal John Njue, the Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi, will not be participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new Pope, a decision necessitated by his current ill health. This marks a significant and rare absence for a Kenyan cardinal in the crucial process of selecting the leader of the Catholic Church.

Cardinal Njue, who turned 80 in 2024, automatically loses the right to vote in a papal conclave according to canon law. However, his absence from any preparatory meetings or discussions surrounding the conclave is a direct result of his health condition, which has not been publicly disclosed in detail.

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The role of cardinals in electing a Pope is a cornerstone of the Catholic Church’s governance. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in the Sistine Chapel, a gathering shrouded in secrecy and steeped in tradition. Their collective decision shapes the future direction of the Church and its global influence.

Kenya has a relatively small number of cardinals who have been eligible to vote in recent conclaves. Cardinal Njue’s previous participation in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis highlighted Kenya’s representation in this pivotal moment for the Church. His absence this time underscores the impact of health on the ability of senior church figures to fulfill their duties, even those as vital as electing a Pope.

While the specific nature of Cardinal Njue’s illness remains private, his inability to travel and participate in the pre-conclave discussions and the conclave itself signifies a level of health challenge that prevents him from undertaking such demanding responsibilities. The election of a Pope is an intense period, involving travel, lengthy meetings, and the spiritual weight of the decision.

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The absence of a cardinal from a conclave due to ill health is not unprecedented globally, but it is a notable event within the context of the Kenyan Catholic Church. It serves as a reminder of the human element in the highest echelons of the Church and the realities of aging and health even for its most senior leaders.

The Kenyan Catholic community will undoubtedly be following the conclave with interest, and while Cardinal Njue will not be physically present in the Sistine Chapel, his past contributions and service to the Church in Kenya remain significant. His absence from this particular process is a consequence of circumstances beyond his control, highlighting the intersection of health and the demanding responsibilities of leadership within the Catholic Church. The focus now shifts to the cardinals who will be present and tasked with the solemn duty of electing the next successor of Saint Peter.

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